There were 12 stray cats in a town the first year. The next year, there were 21 stray cats in the town. What is the percent increase?

Respuesta :

Answer: 75% increase

Step-by-step explanation:

Percentage Increase=(Final Value−Starting Value/Starting Value)×100

Percentage Increase=(21-12/12) ×100

Percentage Increase=(9/12) ×100

Percentage Increase=0.75 ×100

Percentage Increase=75%